Tania Zapata
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Entrepreneur, Co-founder and CEO of Akily
San Francisco, California, United States
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CEO verified_user Verified experience public Remote experienceBunny StudioJun 2023 - Current (3 years 4 months)- Chief Executive Officer verified_user Verified experienceAkilyDec 2017 - May 2023 (5 years 6 months)Akily is an adaptive, gamified app for children’s development that will allow caregivers to receive activities with the purpose of improving an area (or areas) of development that falls outside of the median. We created the app to support caregivers in their effort to make sure their kids reinforce their strengths and level up any deficit(s) in any of the six areas of cognition with easy to do, personalized activities, progress tracking and a system that improves with every feedback provided.
Our activities and pathways are based on the SteppingBlock Method. - Co-Founder & Advisor verified_user Verified experienceTorre.aiFeb 2016 - Current (10 years 8 months)At Torre, our mission is to make work fulfilling for everyone. We dream of the day when all seven billion humans, no matter their gender, nationality, location, or socioeconomic background, will be able to fairly participate in the global market and make their work fulfilling. Our brands are VoiceBunny, TranslationBunny, ArticleBunny, Voice123, Torre Researrch.
- Co-Founder/Chief People OfficerTorre.aiJan 2006 - Feb 2016 (10 years 2 months)Traditionally, the process of finding voice actors for a project took weeks and could cost thousands of dollars. Using Bunny Inc’s VoiceBunny and Voice123 online platforms, buyers anywhere in the world can find professional voices in less than ten minutes. Between the two platforms, a database of 135,000 voice actors have submitted more than 3 million auditions. Producers ranging from the small and independent to Pixar and Pandora have hired voice talent through the platforms.
A patented algorithm called “SmartCast”streamlines the audition process by automatically sending audition invites to the talent best suited for each project. VoiceBunny, the world’s first Application Programming Interface (API) for human voice, allows buyer - TFounder verified_user Verified experienceTania Zapata LLCJan 2005 - Current (21 years 9 months)
- Co-Founder and CEOVoice123Jun 2003 - Dec 2005 (2 years 7 months)
- Partner verified_user Verified experienceZapata Torrenegra LabsTorrenegra Labs builds and invests in innovation. We invest in our own ideas, while also helping amazing entrepreneurs with advice, capital, and exposure to a global network of sophisticated, well-connected mentors.
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- Endeavor Leadership Program, Business Administration and ManagementStanford UniversityFeb 2014 - Apr 2014 (3 months)Focus on Scaling Fast-Growth Companies in Global Markets
Goals achieved:
Develop the core competencies to lead and transform growing companies
Learn frameworks to manage growth, and acquire tools to drive a vibrant corporate culture. Hone leadership skills to operate competitively in a global marketplace
Address opportunities and challenges in scaling global companies. - BFA, Film and VideoCity University of New York City CollegeFeb 2004 - Nov 2009 (5 years 10 months)I was a member of the Cinema Society Club and volunteered as videographer for Engineers Without Borders.
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- Corporate video presentation of featuresCanonCorporate video presentation of features for the Canon technology Digic4
- PTV Commercial- Palmer's Cocoa Butter FormulaPalmer'sThese TV commercials were recorded for several sub-brands for Palmer's Cocoa Butter Formula, they were broadcasted on Cable TV.
- TV CommercialMcDonald's
- IIVR -Phone Systems
- LTraining Video-Documentary: Ya no soy mas un bebeLemon Aid FilmsDocumentary with the purpose of teaching mothers to healthily bring toddlers to eat solid food.
- PSA - Red CrossRed CrossPublic Service Announcement for Red Cross, created to raise funds for Katrina.
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- Endeavor EntrepreneurEndeavorOct 2013High-Impact Entrepreneurs create thriving companies that employ hundreds, even thousands of people, and generate millions in wages and revenues. And they have the power to inspire countless others as leading role models. Together, these entrepreneurs hold the key to sustained economic growth in emerging markets.
- Co-founding Voice123, which revolutionized the voice over industry by being the first and largest online marketplace. verified_user Verified experienceVoice123, Torre.aiJun 2013My love for the voice over industry - and my husband’s passion for technology - has led to a revolution in the voiceover world. As they continue to expand their reach, the industry will only continue to benefit, and voice over artists everywhere will finally be able to perform the work they love.